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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE AT PENN STATE YORK
An applicant must present a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a junior-senior grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Exceptions may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interest.
Applicants with GPAs below 3.0, but at least 2.50, are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test, which is administered by the Educational Testing Service, and must achieve a combined score of at least 850 for the verbal and quantitative subtests. For dates, locations, and other information about the test, call the Student Assistance Center at Penn State Harrisburg at 717-948-6025, or write to the Educational Testing Service, Graduate Record Examination, Princeton, N J 08540.
It is advisable to pursue degree status as early as possible. No more than 10 credits taken as a nondegree student can be applied toward degree requirements.
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of at least 550 is required. The scores must be submitted before the application will be considered.
Application Deadline: Candidates may enter the program at the beginning of summer session, fall or spring semester. To allow time for processing of applications, all required information must be received by March 1 for the summer session, by July 1 for the fall semester, by November 1 for the spring semester. Applications may be requested from Penn State York by calling 717-771-4060 or from the Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Office at 717-948-6200 or 800-222-2056. You may also apply on-line or download and application at http://php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/admissions/gradapp.php
NONDEGREE GRADUATE STUDENTS STATUS
Any student who has a baccalaureate degree but has not been admitted to the Penn State Graduate School must apply for admission as a nondegree graduate student in order for graduate transcripts to be issued. Application is only required one time. No fees or transcripts are required. Your registration cannot be processed if you have never completed this form. Call 771-4060 to receive the nondegree application form. When you apply for nondegree status choose the application for Harrisburg and just change the location to York. http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/enroll/ndaa.html
TRANSFER CREDITS
A maximum of 10 graduate credits earned as a nondegree student at Penn State or at any accredited institution may be accepted for a student's Teaching and Curriculum program. Course work to be considered for transfer must be less than five years old at the time of application to the program. Special Note: With adviser approval, transfer credits can be applied toward the education and supporting electives, core (*) courses and on a case by case basis. All transfer credit requests must be approved by the program.
